People And Performance Partner | Hamilton Or Tauranga

Kiwirail; New Zealand; Presencial; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KiwiRail is seeking an experienced People & Performance Partner to support leaders and teams in the Central North Island from Hamilton or Tauranga. You will provide operational HR partnering, coach managers through complex people matters, and lead ER, performance, and investigations with autonomy.

You’ll be the sole on-ground HR partner in the region while remaining connected to the national team for shared initiatives, peer reviews, and continuous improvement.

Formación

• 4–6 years’ experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles.
• Strong ER case management experience.
• Experience handling performance issues and investigations.
• Proven ability to support operational leaders in complex environments.
• Ability to work autonomously as a sole-charge HR partner.
• Strong judgement and interpersonal skills across frontline to senior stakeholders.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach aligned to health and safety and KiwiRail values.

Responsabilidades

• Provide operational HR partnering support across a diverse portfolio.
• Coach and guide managers through complex people matters with a focus on ER, performance, and investigations.
• Act as the sole on-ground HR partner for the central North Island regions, with autonomy and portfolio ownership.
• Collaborate with the national People & Performance team on initiatives and improvements.
• Support leaders and teams to build a safe, inclusive, high-performing workforce.

Conocimientos

HR advisory

ER case management

Investigations

Stakeholder management

Sole-charge HR

Health & safety

Communication

Educación

HR qualification

Related field degree

Descripción del empleo

People and Performance Partner | Hamilton or Tauranga

Company : Kiwirail Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

People and Performance Partner | Hamilton or Tauranga (preferred)

• Make a meaningful impact on the ground, supported by a connected and collaborative national team
• 13-month fixed-term opportunity covering an internal secondment
• Full-time role with flexible working to support work-life balance
• Flexible location, based at one of our depots in Hamilton or Tauranga

Position Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

At KiwiRail, we connect communities and deliver vital freight and passenger services across Aotearoa. Our purpose, Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mō Aotearoa – Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand, underpins everything we do. As part of this, we have an opportunity for an experienced People & Performance Partner to join us in the Central North Island, supporting leaders and teams across a diverse and operationally critical portfolio.

In this role, you’ll provide operational HR partnering support across a diverse portfolio, working closely with leaders and employees to build a safe, inclusive and high‑performing workforce. You’ll coach and guide managers through complex people matters, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management and investigations, ensuring outcomes are fair, consistent and aligned with KiwiRail values.Importantly, while you’ll be part of a large, experienced and highly collaborative People & Performance partnering team nationally, this role is the sole on‑the‑ground HR partner for the central North Island regions. You’ll be comfortable working autonomously day to day, taking ownership of your portfolio and providing trusted, pragmatic advice to leaders locally. At the same time, you’ll stay closely connected to and supported by the wider national People & Performance team, working collaboratively on shared initiatives, peer reviews and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys autonomy, strong stakeholder relationships and meaningful influence, while still valuing teamwork, collaboration and professional connection across a broader HR community.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring:

You’ll be a confident and credible HR partner with:

• 4–6 years’ experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles, including strong ER case management, performance issues and investigations
• Proven experience supporting leaders in operational, unionised or complex environments
• The confidence to work independently in a sole‑charge HR capacity, managing your portfolio end‑to‑end
• Strong judgement and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships from frontline leaders through to senior stakeholders and union representatives
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach aligned to health and safety, inclusion and KiwiRail values
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you:

At KiwiRail, you’ll be part of a values‑led organisation where people, safety and connection matter. We offer:

• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Southern Cross medical insurance (staff discount)
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Discounted staff travel and access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits
• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive work environment with real purpose and impact

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to make a difference?

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys autonomy, values collaboration, and wants to play a key role supporting Central North Island leaders while being part of a strong national team, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: Sunday 15th of November 2026